Cleveland

Cedar Point Amusement Park, located in Sandusky Ohio just outside of Cleveland, is a paradise for rollercoaster lovers. Named 'Best Amusement Park in the World' many times over, it is the only park to have four rollercoasters taller than 200 feet (61m).It is the only amusement park of its size within hundreds of miles. If those are too high, there are 13 others to choose from, along with dozens of other rides and attractions for all ages. Cedar Point also boasts an indoor and outdoor waterpark.On top of this, it has a white sand beach, two marinas, and Challenge Park, which offers go-karts and miniature golf as well as several thrill rides. One of the oldest theme parks in the USA, Cedar Point has been operating since 1870.

Address : Cedar Point, Sandusky

Website : www.cedarpoint.com

Telephone : (419) 627 2350

Transport : Approximately 55 miles (88km) from Cleveland by car.

Opening times : Open May to October. General hours 10am-10pm, however hours and dates vary according to season. Check the website for specific times.

Admission : $49 adults, $45 children under 48 inches (122cm). Discounted tickets available from the website.

Located on the lakefront, the glass façade of the Great Lakes Science Center makes it a perfect match to the adjacent glass pyramid-shaped structure of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It is one of the largest science museums in the country.It has 375 exciting interactive exhibits, explaining subjects such as planet earth, meteorology, sports, music, environment, and technology through hands-on examples. It also contains the region's only OMNIMAX Theatre.

Address : 601 Erieside Avenue

Website : www.glsc.org

Telephone : (216) 694 2000

Opening times : Daily 10am-5pm (closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).

Admission : Exhibits: $15 adults, $12 children 2-12; OMNIMAX: $11 adults, $9 children. Other concessions and combo tickets are available.

Home to the Cleveland Indians baseball team, Progressive Field is a beautiful outdoor stadium in downtown Cleveland. Voted the best major league ballpark by Sports Illustrated, formerly known as Jacobs Field. Catching an Indians game is a great way to spend a warm summer evening in Cleveland, and true fanatics can take a tour of the stadium between May and September.

Address : 2401 Ontario Street

Website : cleveland.indians.mlb.com/cle/ballpark/index.jsp

Admission : Tickets range $8-85, depending on section and game. Tours are $7.50 adults, $5.50 children.

Cleveland DJ Alan Freed coined the term 'rock and roll' in the early 1950s. Partly for this reason, Cleveland won the fiercely contested honour of become home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.Designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, it is meant to be seen as an echo of the energy of rock and roll. The glass and porcelain pyramid-shaped structure is a celebration of the American institution of rock music in honour of those who have had an influential role on modern music.There is a permanent collection drawing from the most impressive and iconic rock and roll artefacts, as well as a wide-ranging roster of ongoing and temporary exhibits. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to exploring the past, present, and future of the music.The Museum augments its own massive collection of thousands of artefacts with items on loan from artists and collectors from around the world. It includes exhibits dedicated to the museum's choice of all-time top artists, including Elvis Presley, the Beatles, U2 and the Rolling Stones.The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum gets particularly crowded on weekends and advance booking is required, especially during the inductions of new artists.

Address : 1100 E 9th St, Cleveland

Website : www.rockhall.com

Telephone : (216) 781 7625

Opening times : Daily 10am-5:30pm, until 9pm on Wednesdays; in summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) open until 9pm Saturdays.

Admission : $26 adults, $16 children aged 9-12. Concessions available.